Ascension LLC is seeking a Data Analyst / Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to support federal program operations through advanced analytics, reporting, and dashboard development. This role is critical to enabling data-driven decision-making across acquisition, program management, and operational performance.

The ideal candidate is a data-driven problem solver who can transform complex datasets into actionable insights that improve contract performance, operational efficiency, and strategic planning. This individual will play a key role in supporting reporting, analytics, and data validation efforts aligned to Task Area 4.3 (Reporting, Analytics, Data Validation).

This position is best suited for professionals with strong experience in federal data environments, analytics platforms (Power BI/Tableau), and data storytelling, who are comfortable working with stakeholders across program, acquisition, and leadership teams.

Position Summary

The Data Analyst / BI Analyst will support the development of dashboards, reports, and analytics products that provide visibility into contract performance, operational trends, and program metrics. The role requires the ability to collect, validate, analyze, and visualize data from multiple sources and present findings in a clear and actionable manner.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Detail-oriented and analytical, with strong problem-solving skills
• Self-directed and capable of working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Skilled in translating business requirements into data solutions
• Experienced in supporting federal programs, particularly in acquisition, workforce analytics, or program performance

This role supports the customer’s need to:

• Improve visibility into contract and program performance
• Enable data-driven decision-making
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across reporting systems
• Deliver timely and actionable insights to leadership

Ascension brings deep experience supporting federal agencies with data analytics, dashboard development, KPI reporting, and business intelligence solutions across DHS, FEMA, and DOE programs.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
• Analyze contract, program, and operational data to identify trends and insights
• Perform data validation, cleansing, and quality assurance checks
• Translate business requirements into data models and reporting solutions
• Create data visualizations that clearly communicate key findings to stakeholders
• Support development of KPIs, metrics, and performance tracking frameworks
• Extract and integrate data from multiple systems (e.g., Excel, SharePoint, databases)
• Collaborate with program managers, analysts, and stakeholders to refine reporting needs
• Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, and data summaries
• Identify opportunities for process improvement through data analysis
• Maintain documentation for data sources, methodologies, and reporting processes